Melissa’s Review: Veil of the Corrupter by J.L. Tomlinson

Veil of the Corrupter (Ardentia #2)
written by J.L. Tomlinson
published by J.L. Tomlinson, 2015

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Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Did I enjoy this book: It’s a decent second installment. The story felt a little rushed (I mean, this crew must jog from location to location), but it was lovely to catch up with Jahna and friends. I especially enjoyed the dynamic between Jahna, Sky, and Arn, and I’m still on the lookout for a real-world Lilac to befriend. I’m happy the author spent the extra energy on editing this time–it shows.

 

Would I recommend it: Yes. I loved the first one (you can read my review here), and I like this one too . . . Keep reading!

 

About the book – from Goodreads: King Myole is dead. His Light now awaits the heir who will make Ardentia whole once more. The Pinnacle approaches.

The Narcean half-breed Jahna Mornglow must farewell the west and the life she has known to reveal the secrets of The Empyrean Key. Having to supervise unruly Lilac and prudent Silko was enough of an added chore, but now the companions are joined by Arn, the Maddroff thief whose charm and guile both frustrate and entice her.

In Castle Dubraycon, sinister shadows shift with dark purpose as Selizardra grooms the reluctant Princess Mydra for the coveted throne. The Vessels, led by the elementalist Menon, sense the malice seeping through Kalavar and stand ready to be unleashed upon Ardentia’s foes; while the Seer Friziel can only observe as the threads of his deceptions begin to unravel.

Ardentia is vulnerable, with hidden enemies just as dangerous as the Rew’tuur horde that test the defences of the barricade. But soon the veil will be lifted.

Old gods will awaken; dark powers will rise; and the arrival of a mysterious warrior will tip the scales, but in whose favour?